Practical Magic: Hand-crafting the Worlds of Coraline | LAIKA Studios

To create the world of Coraline, everything needed to be hand-made from scratch—from flower gardens to houses to blades of grass. In addition, two versions of each set had to be built: one for the real world and one for the other world. Explore the practical magic that brought LAIKA’s Oscar-nominated first feature to life! -- Subscribe to be notified when LAIKA uploads new videos: Follow LAIKA on social media: At LAIKA, our films are born in imagination, shaped into stories, and crafted by passionate artists who give life to unforgettable characters. Founded in 2005 and located just outside Portland, Oregon, LAIKA’s five films were all nominated for Oscars® and PGA Awards for Outstanding Animated Film.